Cushion



Nov. 6, 1962 .1. s. couRsEY CUSHION Filed April 7, 1961 Z Y u w I N VEN TOR. #4455 S Caz/eszy BY 2 A rraz NE Y5 United States Patent Ofiice 3,061,844 Patented Nov. 6, 1952 3,061,844 CUSHION James S. Coursey, 2828 Rockhaven Ave., Louisville 20, Ky. Filed Apr. 7, 1961, Ser. No. 101,427 1 Claim. (Cl. 338) This invention relates to a cushion, and has particular applicability to a cushion which may be employed as a back rest, an arm rest, a seat, or in a variety of ways wherein a cushion is required or desirable.

A primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved cushion structure characterized by a back rest portion and side portions, which are relatively thick, the top of the back portion being reduced in thickness to be most comfortable to the user.

An additional object of the invention is the provision of such a cushion characterized by longitudinally and transversely extending lines of stitching so as to render the same readily foldable to be adapted to a variety of positions.

A more specific object of the invention is the provision of a cushion of this nature which is particularly suitable for automobile drivers, particularly when engaged in taking long trips or traveling long distances.

Still other objects reside in the combinations of elements, arrangements of parts, and the features of construction, all as will be more fully pointed out hereinafter and disclosed in the accompanying drawing wherein there is shown a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.

In the drawing:

FIGURE 1 is a front plan view of the cushion of the instant invention.

FIGURE 2 is a top view taken substantially along the line 2-2 of FIG. 1 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows.

FIGURE 3 is an end view taken substantially along the line 3-3 of FIG. 1 -as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows, certain concealed portions being indicated in dotted lines.

FIGURE 4 is a sectional view taken substantiall along the line 44 of FIG. 1 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows; and

FIGURE 5 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 5-5 of FIG. 1 as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawing.

Having reference now to the drawings in detail, the cushion of the instant invention is generally indicated at and includes a main body portion or back 11, which, adjacent its upper end, is separated by a line of stitching 12 from a second back portion 13, which is of less thickness than the portion 11. The cushion also comprises two integral wings 14 and 15, which are separated by lines of stitching 16 and 17, respectively, from the main back or body portion. As best shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the top portion 13 is of approximately half the thickness of the main back or body portion 11, while the two end portions 14 and 15 are of substantially the same thickness as the main back or body portion. This thickness may be approximately two inches, while the thickness of the upper back portion 13- may be approximately one inch. The top and bottom of the wing portions are provided with divergent closure seams 18 as best shown in FIG. 2, whereby the cushion may be accommodated to the padding or stuffing therein. Any desired material may be employed for the cushion, as for example, a cotton cloth or acetate fiber, which is sewn with cotton or nylon thread and which is stuffed with a foam rubber or similar substance such as polyurethane in the center. Any suitable long wearing outer covering material may be employed, and if the cushion is to be used in an open car it is preferable that such covering be water proof.

It will be seen that the main body portion may be positioned behind the back, or beneath the person of the user, and that the section 11 will provide space for a head rest. The side wings 14 and 15 may fold forward along the stitch lines 16 and 17 comfortably to embrace the sides of the user, or may be left flat against the back of the seat.

While the device is described in particular connection with its use in a motor vehicle, it is to be understood that it may be used in other localities, as for example, a head rest on a sofa, or a back rest on -a stiff frame chair, or the like.

From the foregoing it will now be seen that there is herein provided a cushion which accomplishes all of the objects of this invention, and others, including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modifications may be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all material herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

In a cushion, the combination comprising a main lower body portion, an upper body portion of substantially one-half the thickness of said lower body portion, a pair of integral oppositely extending end wing portions on opposite sides of said upper and lower body portions, each of said end wing portions having a thickness substantially equal to said lower body portion and of a height less than the combined height of said upper and lower body portions, the top edges of each of said end wing portions and said upper body portion being in coextensive relation, stitching separating said end wing portions from said upper and lower body portions, and stitching said upper body portion from said lower body portion.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,577,595 Tobias Dec. 4, 1951 2,640,937 Munday June 2, 1953 2,782,839 Cole Feb. 26, 1957 2,874,758 Jones Feb. 24, 1959 

